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Furry Chat => General => Topic started by: sigols on October 13, 2013, 03:31:43 PM
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Well, is there any other furs that like knives and other bladed tools and weapons? Please don't say im the only knife fur here :? This will be just a general thread for talking about knives and other bladed stuff. ;)
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Are you the only person that likes knives... hmm. What have you done.
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/4746675200/h4AA9D3D9/)
http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/spyderc/images/b02gp.jpg (http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/spyderc/images/b02gp.jpg)
http://www.butterflyknife.com/butterflyknives/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/benchmade-balisong-62.png (http://www.butterflyknife.com/butterflyknives/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/benchmade-balisong-62.png)
http://bladegathering.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSCN3270.jpg (http://bladegathering.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSCN3270.jpg)
http://www.gpknives.com/images/microtech/A170-1T%5Blarge%5D.jpg (http://www.gpknives.com/images/microtech/A170-1T%5Blarge%5D.jpg)
http://kayin.pyoko.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/5500.jpg (http://kayin.pyoko.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/5500.jpg)
http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/fixed-blade-knives/cold-steel-fixed/cold-steel-throwing-star/cold-steel-throwing-star-medium-sure-80ssb.jpg (http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/fixed-blade-knives/cold-steel-fixed/cold-steel-throwing-star/cold-steel-throwing-star-medium-sure-80ssb.jpg)
http://www.otfknives.com/outthefrontknife/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/microtechotfnamed.jpg (http://www.otfknives.com/outthefrontknife/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/microtechotfnamed.jpg)
http://www.brownsafe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/benchmade-8600-auto-bedlam.jpg (http://www.brownsafe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/benchmade-8600-auto-bedlam.jpg)
http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/side-opening-automatics/benchmade-auto/2750-adamas/benchmade-sibert-auto-adamas-black-plain-2750bk.jpg (http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/side-opening-automatics/benchmade-auto/2750-adamas/benchmade-sibert-auto-adamas-black-plain-2750bk.jpg)
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Its nice to see that im not the only knife guy here on the forums. And btw, I have the last one, the Benchmade Adamas, but as a fixed blade knife. When im hiking I always haver it on the shoulder strap on my backpack.
What is your favorite knife that you have?
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Probably a really close choice, but the Benchmade Model 62 is more useful. I just however prefer my Spyderco Spyderfly.
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YAY CUTLERY!
I'm a huge fan of Cold Steel and most spring assisted and full auto blades. I'll post some pics of my knives later :P
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Swiss army knives. I WOULD own one but the value of money is too small here
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Swiss army knives. I WOULD own one but the value of money is too small here
I have two, one of them I actally bought in Switzerland :P But in Norway you get a 600 dollar fine just for carrying on of them... But they don`t mind what they don`t know, as long as you don`t give them a reason to check you, you are fine... Have I heard *cough cough* >.>
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Wow they're that strict? Geez... And the U.S dollar is at least triple the value of money here. Dang...
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I just like sharp thing in general. I LOVE the weapons in Naruto, and I always draw my fursona holding all sort of cool weapons.
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I'm quite the fan of knifery! I've got several at the moment, and my most common EDC is a kiridashi-style neck knife made by a local bladesmith in my town. His brand is called Angel Fire, and you can find the facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/AngelFireKnives (https://www.facebook.com/AngelFireKnives)
Since my birthday is coming up, I'm gonna use the money to get a custom made karambit from him. :D
At the moment, though, I'm carrying my Kershaw Tremor.
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Damn! Thats some sweet ass knives. I wish that it was possible to have an EDC here. Its nothing like that anywere in Norway, its some forges around, but they are expensive and only make a special traditional knives, so called "samekniv" the knives the Norwegian natives made and used. They are normally around ten inches but only have a rat tail tang, and the handles are either wood, bone or reindeer horn.
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I'd probably love that blacksmith's work, but I 'really' like automatic and gravity types of knives.
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Damn! Thats some sweet ass knives. I wish that it was possible to have an EDC here. Its nothing like that anywere in Norway, its some forges around, but they are expensive and only make a special traditional knives, so called "samekniv" the knives the Norwegian natives made and used. They are normally around ten inches but only have a rat tail tang, and the handles are either wood, bone or reindeer horn.
Those still sound beautiful! I'd love to have a knife with a reindeer antler hilt. :)
White Wolf Guardian, are automatics legal to carry where you are?
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Carry no, have on private property yes.
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Carry no, have on private property yes.
Ah, gotcha. As of September, they're actually legal to carry here in Texas. At some point I'd like to get one, but for now an Angel Fire karambit is my priority. XD
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Finally got a pic of some of my toys...for novelty use only >.> and a few practical ones too xD
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/mark_himself_92/Mobile%20Uploads/20131019_010501.jpg) (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/mark_himself_92/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20131019_010501.jpg.html)
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Makes me want to consider Texas for living.
I like what I see here. I've got an older photo, but it covers a lot.
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/kingdomkz/2010-07-18200113.jpg)
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Wow! Impressive collections, both of you! I can see you're both fans of butterflies/balisongs and autos. :3 I'll have to gather up my little blade family and snap a photo for y'all next chance I get! ^_^
And White Wolf, Texas is quite lenient when it comes to carrying knives around. A knife is considered legal to carry here as long as the blade is single-edged and less than 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) long. Automatics—which include switchblades and gravity-assisted knives like butterflies/balisongs—are also legal to carry as long as the blades are single-edged.
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Thanks, Nobi! I look forward to seeing what you got :D
I like the tiny boot knife ya got there, White xD
The only blade I can legally carry is the one with the lanyard in my picture. We can't carry blades where I live that are longer than 4 inches and be opened single handed...even though you can open it from the notch at the back with a good push of the finger.
Machetes are also okay :P
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Wow, you can carry a machete around where you live? o.O Even in Texas that's illegal. Do you need a special reason for it or something?
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I have this little beauty, http://images.knifecenter.com/thumb/295x295/knifecenter/boker/images/115465.jpg (http://images.knifecenter.com/thumb/295x295/knifecenter/boker/images/115465.jpg)
(many thanks to Knife Master Nobi) :3
I'd like to purchase a larger folding knife, but Australian knife laws are ridiculous, so shipping and customs are a problem. >:(
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I've heard the ACT territories, particularly Canberra allow you to get automatic and more pleasant kinds of knives.
Also this looks promising: [size=78%]http://www.ausknives.com/collections/folding-knives/products/smith-wesson-power-glide-tanto-knife-swpgbt (http://www.ausknives.com/collections/folding-knives/products/smith-wesson-power-glide-tanto-knife-swpgbt)[/size]
There is also the possibility of ordering assembly kits and then building the knife yourself once you get it.
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Here in Norway you can carry pretty much anything as long as you have an official uniform, like police, security and scouts ^_^
I can go downtown with my 8,75" bowie without any truble as long as im in my scout uniform. But you can not carry any bladed stuff if you don`t have a uniform tough. :/
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Those helle knives look uniquely shaped in Norway, but I wonder if you're allowed to have defense pens.
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Those helle knives look uniquely shaped in Norway, but I wonder if you're allowed to have defense pens.
Yeah, Helle is one of the few Norwegian knife companies, Helle and Brusletto is the two big ones. Self defence pens... nope, no kind of hidden weapon is allowed to even have at your home here, all kind of hidden weapon gets taken in the customs if you import them.
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I guess that means cane swords and umbrella stilettos are out too D:
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Wow, you can carry a machete around where you live? o.O Even in Texas that's illegal. Do you need a special reason for it or something?
As long as you say its not for self defense or hurting anyone, yes you can carry them around. Be aware of surroundings tho, police may ask about it on the street but they dont think twice about you having one in a rural area.
Those helle knives look uniquely shaped in Norway, but I wonder if you're allowed to have defense pens.
Yeah, Helle is one of the few Norwegian knife companies, Helle and Brusletto is the two big ones. Self defence pens... nope, no kind of hidden weapon is allowed to even have at your home here, all kind of hidden weapon gets taken in the customs if you import them.
You can actually still order knives and other denfese weapons online that get through customs no problem. Theyre wrapped in tin foil and shipped to avoid detection, same way I got all my blades. If they catch them at the border, you just lose your package, thats all. Deny knowing anything about it.
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Those helle knives look uniquely shaped in Norway, but I wonder if you're allowed to have defense pens.
Yeah, Helle is one of the few Norwegian knife companies, Helle and Brusletto is the two big ones. Self defence pens... nope, no kind of hidden weapon is allowed to even have at your home here, all kind of hidden weapon gets taken in the customs if you import them.
You can actually still order knives and other denfese weapons online that get through customs no problem. Theyre wrapped in tin foil and shipped to avoid detection, same way I got all my blades. If they catch them at the border, you just lose your package, thats all. Deny knowing anything about it.
They check alot of packages, when I ordered my Benchmade 375 Adamas fixed blade the package got checked. There were nothing else then a fully legal blade and a Zippo lighter in the package, and it was labeled as just that. Even stores have a hard time getting in knives here, thats the reason its so few knives from outside Norway in the stores here.
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Huh, must be a different policy over there. My karambit came shipped with the box slightly torn open and looked like someone took a peak inside but didnt fully open the package. Customs labels always say "sporting goods" and shipped from a discreet address so they dont usually check.
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Im going to order a few knives and such from knifecenter.com in a few days. Since im not 18 I don`t have a card that can be used on the internet, but im going to buy a "spendon" visa gift card :P Do anyone have a few recomandtations? Im mostly an outdoorsman with my knives, but if anyone have a few cool knives they like im open for all toughts ^_^
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Knifezilla.com is my go-to site for that stuff. I also got a couple of the knuckles from there as well, only they won't ship crossbows.
For outdoors I like the fixed-blade KA-BARs and the folding CRTKs. They're extremely durable knives that come sharp and stay that way...And hell, if they'e good enough for military combat, they're good enough for me.
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The only sites I'm familiar with are:
www.bladeops.com (http://www.bladeops.com)
www.bladehq.com (http://www.bladehq.com)
www.bladeplay.com (http://www.bladeplay.com)
Not sure how much international shipping costs :x
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As far as more outdoorsy knives go, I currently use the SOG SEAL Pup Elite. It's definitely no Ka-Bar, but it's still quite the lovely outdoor knife. It's also my nighttime defensive carry until I get my Angel Fire karambit.
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WhiteWolf
Bladehq was the first site I tried since they have a their own youtube channel and they post lot of good stuff there, but they don`t ship to Europe, atleast not to Norway.
Nobi
Aren`t the SealPup a little small for bushcraft and such? I prefer larger knives for outdoorsy thing, but thats just my preference.
And I really want a boot knife/small dagger or knife but I don`t have any idea of what knife is good. Microtech`s ADO is really cool, but its expensive, Benchmade`s SOCP is also cool and less expensive, but it don`t look like its so versitale. Any sugestions?
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I looked up boot knife picks from other forums, a few recommended these:
http://www.coldsteel.com/Category/17_1/Neck_Boot_Knives.aspx (http://www.coldsteel.com/Category/17_1/Neck_Boot_Knives.aspx)
http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/amphibian (http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/amphibian)
the Uzi Combat Commander (if you can find one available).
http://www.gerbergear.com/Tactical/Knives/Mark-II-Knife_22-01874 (http://www.gerbergear.com/Tactical/Knives/Mark-II-Knife_22-01874)
http://www.gerbergear.com/Tactical/Knives/Gaurdian-Back-Up_45803 (http://www.gerbergear.com/Tactical/Knives/Gaurdian-Back-Up_45803)
http://www.boker.de/us/fixed-blade-knife/boker/tactical-knife/120543W.html (http://www.boker.de/us/fixed-blade-knife/boker/tactical-knife/120543W.html)
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GUYS, my usual knife shopping site is having a SICK deal on full autos. Buy 1 get 2 FREE.
I got an email from the site owner: Greetings from Josh @ PVK.COM (http://pvk.com/)
I wanted to show off these cool new Frank Beltrame Stilettos we have in stock on sale at the site at http://pvk.com (http://pvk.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6d8e3d943504b382c9ac3eeeb&id=2b323d04d1&e=ea89e5717a) I also have a super deal till October 31st! Free with the purchase of any Frank Beltrame Stiletto on the site I will also be sending you two 9" (23CM) overall Full Atuo Classic Italian Stilettos color my choice at no extra charge no matter what country you are ordering from. Thanks as always for your business! - JOSH
I already ordered one this morning and I got an email already saying he's shipped all 3. I'm rather excited to receive my box of surprise stilettos xD
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blade-play.com does that a lot, sending me offers.
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I usually get offers that involve discounts and credits, Ive never seen him give away knives of more value like this. Im gonna sell one to my friend, get my money back and keep the other 2.
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Gyaaahhh, Spike, why must you tempt me with automatics?? >w<
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Knife kits are legal through any customs :P
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I have placed my order now, the knives will arrive next week. I have bought CS Code 4, CS Tuff Lite Mini, SC mini tac tanto and Schrade titanium pry-tool. And cuz I found some promo codes I get a free keychain knife and a 37 piece firstaid kit.
Ill show my not very impressive collection when I get the package.
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I just wanted to post this here, since it is in fact my favorite shop in the entirety of California, in my favorite city.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/we-be-knives-san-francisco?select=m8KVQpUrNwD9eZDHo2ZPoQ#m8KVQpUrNwD9eZDHo2ZPoQ (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/we-be-knives-san-francisco?select=m8KVQpUrNwD9eZDHo2ZPoQ#m8KVQpUrNwD9eZDHo2ZPoQ)
Check out their collection of heaven:
(http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/m8KVQpUrNwD9eZDHo2ZPoQ/l.jpg)
(http://s3-media2.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/-Ypre26HL6_JTzz2627Fow/l.jpg)
I'm going there tomorrow to buy a few more to add to my collection!
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*lower jaw falls off* OwO
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So much selection, Im jealous you're so close to such an awesome place...but the online world carries much more. :P
I'll post some pics when I get my autos in the mail. I'm currently watching a show on TV documenting border patrol at Canadian customs...and they're finding a lot of "contraband." It's making me nervous knowing my stuff is gonna be going through there and at their mercy D:
Past 9 shipments have been fine though.
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I got a Smith and Wesson homeland security tanto knife I looooooooooooove it !
and a machete .. and a ORIGINAL Mora with the wooden handle witch is also nice.
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I find that Smith and Wesson generally does a great job with knives.
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I was pleasantly surprised when I got it. I would recommend the model I have .
It's on the heavier side but solid through the handle with some sort of impact resistant plastic on both sides that is olive green.
It's my survival knife I looked all over the internet looking for a survival knife that I could afford, so I found my S&W for 549SEK =85.62 USD.
It was worth it I think. BUT! If you have money and want the best survival bush craft knife you should invest in a Fällkniven A1 :o but it will run you 300+USD , but still it will be worth it the Swedish military uses it and everyone I have ever spoke to that has one is super-duper pleased..
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The only knife I own as of now (long story how I lost my throwing knives) is an old knife my grandfather used in Vietnam.
(http://www.blowgun.com/images/A10303-8.JPG)
This is the closest pic I could get to my old ones. Kinda cheap, but I cherished them so...
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They look perfect for Thorne style knife throwing . AKA no spin throw . ;)
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I really want to get some Cold Steel Shuriken, they are supposed to be pretty elite.
(http://www.coldsteel.com/images/Products/AltImages/sure-strikes_1.jpg)
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it doesn't look like much but it made with vg-10 steel
http://www.gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/knivar/a1_905w.jpg (http://www.gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/knivar/a1_905w.jpg)
Fallkniven a1
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VG-10 and s30v seem to be the best steels out there for making knife blades.
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I want them! :o
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Collection update :P
Found this cool balisong trench knife online and managed to prick my hand already while playing with it D: I thought about taking the knuckles off so its easier to twirl, but they look too awesome xD
Also new pearl grip stiletto (got the red one free and its a sharp little shank) and a Leatherman Freestyle multi-tool/blade.
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/mark_himself_92/Mobile%20Uploads/20131118_021028.jpg) (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/mark_himself_92/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20131118_021028.jpg.html)
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/mark_himself_92/Mobile%20Uploads/20131118_021949.jpg) (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/mark_himself_92/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20131118_021949.jpg.html)
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/mark_himself_92/Mobile%20Uploads/20131118_022029.jpg) (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/mark_himself_92/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20131118_022029.jpg.html)
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/mark_himself_92/Mobile%20Uploads/20131118_022059.jpg) (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/mark_himself_92/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20131118_022059.jpg.html)
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That trench balisong...
(http://www.imgion.com/images/01/this-kid-is-awesome.jpg)
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Thanks I posted that one for you bro xD
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Just got this one for a friend for his birthday! Photos were taken by him, so don't blame the poor image quality on me. :P
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1005002_10202771403192144_960475194_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1457457_10202771403512152_1594002928_n.jpg)
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If I'm not mistaken, that's a spring-assisted knife. CRKT is a really good brand.
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Just got this one for a friend for his birthday! Photos were taken by him, so don't blame the poor image quality on me. :P
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1005002_10202771403192144_960475194_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1457457_10202771403512152_1594002928_n.jpg)
I can blame you on having good taste. CRKT's a great brand, I have one of their M16 models. Love the design on the grip too :P
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Right you are, White Wolf. :D It's a little different than most spring-assisted knives, though; you actually press the little thumbstud into the blade, and then push the blade out. So it's almost like a little safety. MAN does it fly open, though!
And thanks, Spike! I recommended the brand to my friend, and he picked that one out, specifically.
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Finally got around to taking a few pics of some of my own knives today!
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1463196_595104937192603_1387229485_n.jpg)
This here is Quatrain, my neck knife style kiridashi from Austin, Texas's very own Angel Fire Knives. :D
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1471296_595105990525831_893734076_n.jpg)
And this is my Plain-edged Kershaw Tremor, which I've tentatively named Sonnet (going with the poetry motif; although I may just call it Tremor, since that also sounds cool).
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/555056_595106917192405_3603262_n.jpg)
Just a size comparison. :3
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Finally got around to taking a few pics of some of my own knives today!
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1463196_595104937192603_1387229485_n.jpg)
This here is Quatrain, my neck knife style kiridashi from Austin, Texas's very own Angel Fire Knives. :D
That's an awesome little blade, where do you keep it? It would make a really cool boot knife, I wanna look into getting one xD
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Finally got around to taking a few pics of some of my own knives today!
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1463196_595104937192603_1387229485_n.jpg)
This here is Quatrain, my neck knife style kiridashi from Austin, Texas's very own Angel Fire Knives. :D
That's an awesome little blade, where do you keep it? It would make a really cool boot knife, I wanna look into getting one xD
It's a neck knife, so it has a little kydex sheath that hangs from a paracord necklace. :)
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Oh I see lol, I've never met anyone who has a knife as a necklace :P Seems legit
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They're quite common, actually! I'll take a picture of me wearing it next chance I get. ^_^ It was cool, one time I went into the shop wearing it, and the bladesmith's wife, Marie, saw it around my neck. She was genuinely touched that I was wearing and using it!
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I wonder when we'll get the dagger folk in here, I want to see those double edged delights.
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my daily carry is a first responder knife but ive also got a dagger with a broken sheathe from when my brother sat on it and a marine KaBar will post pics later
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I've heard many times you just can't go wrong with a Kabar knife.
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Just got this one for a friend for his birthday! Photos were taken by him, so don't blame the poor image quality on me. :P
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1005002_10202771403192144_960475194_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1457457_10202771403512152_1594002928_n.jpg)
I was at the shop the other day and saw this same knife for around $60 in the same color and black and grey, how much did you pay out Nobi? I was going to grab it but figured I check around elsewhere first :P
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Just got this one for a friend for his birthday! Photos were taken by him, so don't blame the poor image quality on me. :P
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1005002_10202771403192144_960475194_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1457457_10202771403512152_1594002928_n.jpg)
I was at the shop the other day and saw this same knife for around $60 in the same color and black and grey, how much did you pay out Nobi? I was going to grab it but figured I check around elsewhere first :P
I was able to get it online for about $47 (not including shipping) on knifecenter.com. That might be the best way to go.
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I was able to get it online for about $47 (not including shipping) on knifecenter.com. That might be the best way to go.
Whoa nice, gonna save some cash :P Thanks man, the rest of the site looks cool too.
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I was able to get it online for about $47 (not including shipping) on knifecenter.com. That might be the best way to go.
Whoa nice, gonna save some cash :P Thanks man, the rest of the site looks cool too.
No problem! ^_^ Spreading the joy of knifery is what I do. :D
Post Merge: December 02, 2013, 11:36:11 PM
I finally got around to getting most of my collection together today for a group photo. :D
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1457758_601098053259958_226228897_n.jpg)
From top to bottom: Quatrain, my kiridashi, which you've seen before. This time I wanted to include the kydex sheath and paracord so you could see what they look like.
Next, there's my unnamed Ken Onion Kershaw Leek. It's a stylish and minimalistic assisted-opening folder; super snappy when you open it, and because of the smooth steel handles, it slips in and out of pockets really easily. If you're looking for a very subtle, elegant, light-duty EDC, I highly recommend it. ^_^
Under that we have Sonnet/Tremor, my plain-edged Kershaw Tremor which you've also seen before. By far my heaviest EDC, this one flies open pretty quickly, especially for a blade of its size. The only thing I wish it had were thumb studs, rather than just the flipper. But I really can't complain too much; it's got nice grippy G10 scales and a sturdy build all around, plus I love the gentle recurve of the blade.
And then we have my defensive carry, the SOG SEAL Pup Elite. From what I've read, this is basically a smaller version of the knife used by the US Navy SEALs. The grip has tons of little diamond-shaped... well, grippies, so it stays in the hand quite well. I do wish it had the same grippies on the front and back, as well, rather than just the sides. But it still works. I added a little paracord wrist loopy thingy to the base of the hilt to help keep it from falling out of my hand if I ever need to use it for self defense. After some experimentation, I even found that I could very quickly switch from regular grip to reverse grip just by spinning it around my hand with the wrist loop on. :D It has quite the nifty sheath, too. A hard plastic (possibly kydex) insert, as well as a little pocket in which you can store a small whetstone. Instead of a stone, though, I keep a folded-up copy of Texas Penal Code 46, which defines what an illegal knife is. The reason I have this is just in case anyone sees me with the knife and stops me about it. It's a rather large blade, after all, so I can see why it would arouse some suspicion. Nevertheless, it's perfectly legal to carry here in Texas, so I keep it right there with the knife so I can prove it.
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1479018_601098073259956_1717130610_n.jpg)
And of course I had to do the thing where you stick them in the table. XD
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VG-10 and s30v seem to be the best steels out there for making knife blades.
Both VG-10 and s30v are really good knife steels, but the best? It depends, 1095 carbon steel is much tougher, better at edge retention and easyer to resharpen, but since its carbon steel it rusts easy. But for general aplications, stainless are just fine, but if you need a bushcraft or any other hard use stuff beast, carbon steel is the steel for you. And I should not forget D2, its basicly stainless carbon steel. Sounds like a knife entusiasts wet dream, but its more of a middle ground between stainless and carbon steel. It`s tougher than stainless, but not as tough as carbon steel. It`s rust resistant, but not as much as other stainless steels.
Just throwing in my two cents ^_^
And by the way, is Cold Steel SRK (Search and Rescue Knife) a rip off from Fallkniven A1? Or is it the other way around? (Cold Steel is probaly the ripoff tough, but they are a great brand :P )
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The guy that made Quatrain frequently uses 1095, so I'm fairly certain that's what it's made of. I've used it lightly for quite some time (light use is what it's made for, of course), and it's held up very well. :)
And yes, I'd wager that the Cold Steel one is the knockoff, especially since the Fällkniven looks VERY pricey. OwO
Post Merge: December 07, 2013, 08:15:58 PM
It's an old photo, but here's my dagger! :D
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/541947_473355502700881_1088763400_n.jpg)
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I really like knives, though i only figured my swiss army knife is enough. I really , just, modified it and sharpened it enough that it no longer folds, it is near double the size, and has alot more mass. You people, all of you, have prettier ones than me.
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Swiss knives are always good, they're usually the first knives people buy and are most common. If you like knives you should start a collection of the ones you like most :P
A Swiss was my first knife too, my gramps gave it to me when I was a kid and I lost it D: Im going to look for it now
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Yeah, my first ever knife was a Swiss Army Knife my dad got me when I was pretty little. I don't think I was even ten years old yet... XD
If you're looking to get a new EDC (Every Day Carry), and you're on a budget, I recommend SOG and Kershaw, and Cold Steel. They're decent brands that are usually quite affordable. I typically tell people to stay away from Gerber, since the quality of their knives is pretty low.
If you wanna poke around for knives online, I recommend knifecenter.com. They've got a pretty good selection. When you're looking at prices, pay attention to the original price; if that's above 50 USD, then chances are you're looking at a pretty decent knife. Check out what they've got on sale and see if there's anything you like:
http://www2.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?ttl=Folders%20on%20Special&onsale=t&a=folder (http://www2.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?ttl=Folders%20on%20Special&onsale=t&a=folder)
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Huh. So, i'm the only one that modifies their stuff? I added extra mass, so it could be easier to throw, and predict where it lands, and other things that i already listed. i might get a new knife, thanks for the advice, but, am i the only one that throws knives?
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Huh. So, i'm the only one that modifies their stuff? I added extra mass, so it could be easier to throw, and predict where it lands, and other things that i already listed. i might get a new knife, thanks for the advice, but, am i the only one that throws knives?
Well, I'd answer both of those questions with no. I've done some very light modding on some of my knives, which pretty much amounts to giving them paracord laniards and stuff. What did you put on it to add extra mass, anyway? I wouldn't imagine a Swiss Army Knife would make a very good throwing knife... That's why people make throwing knives.
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I duct taped on a couple of big fishing line weights. I can use it pretty well, but that might just be because of practice, and getting use to the strange shape i made it.
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I duct taped on a couple of big fishing line weights. I can use it pretty well, but that might just be because of practice, and getting use to the strange shape i made it.
And it's held up under all that stress from being thrown so much? Owo
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I have a training butterfly knife (One with a dull blade) that I do butterfly knife tricks with, as well as a bowie knife.
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I have a training butterfly knife (One with a dull blade) that I do butterfly knife tricks with, as well as a bowie knife.
Cool! :D I've always wanted a butterfly knife; I just love flipping things around. XD
And Fluorescent, I'd like to see pictures of this knife of yours.
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Well, that is cool, but when i think butterfly knife, i think TF2 spy, and i did not really hear of bowie knife tricks. i'll look up what you are talking about. I Lost my knife a couple months ago, i might find it by stepping on it in time. I could just get a new one, i know where to go now thanks to you guys, but do you know the best cutlery knifes? I Have Shun Knifes and they work great.
http://shun.kaiusaltd.com/knives (http://shun.kaiusaltd.com/knives)
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I don't do tricks with the bowie knife, just the butterfly knife. And as soon as I got it I learned all the spy's tricks. By the way, are those cooking knives?
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Niice, man! I learned the hard way to practice with my pets locked up (throwing knives, i mean). they were fine, i just had a small heart attack when i missed my target and nearly hit one of them. I saw Bowie knives tricks, and it is swirling and twirling and tossing , mostly.
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Huh. So, i'm the only one that modifies their stuff? I added extra mass, so it could be easier to throw, and predict where it lands, and other things that i already listed. i might get a new knife, thanks for the advice, but, am i the only one that throws knives?
I'd NEVER throw my butterfly knives or auto blades, they're not for throwing across the room xD I can throw my machetes though. Haven't had to yet, but I can.
As far as modifying knives goes, the only thing aside from regular sharpening/maintenance goes are the mods that my knives will allow to be fixed on like knuckle dusters or different blades that I can switch out. Other than that, I try to keep away from doing too many things to my knives that effect how they perform.
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Yeah, i don't think your supposed to throw butterfly/auto knifes.
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You're not really supposed to throw Swiss Army Knives, either... >w> Honestly, you shouldn't throw any sort of folding knife because you could very easily damage it that way. And you definitely shouldn't throw ANY sort of knife anywhere near your pets.
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I thought i locked em' up but i forgot, but no fur was hurt. I broke the folding part when i had the knife.
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Looks like there are some pretty big discounts on Ka Bars at Cabela's right now:
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.cmd?recordsPerPage=18&No=0&N=0&Ntk=AllProducts&Ntt=ka+bar&search=Search (http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.cmd?recordsPerPage=18&No=0&N=0&Ntk=AllProducts&Ntt=ka+bar&search=Search)
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Sweet! Nice find :)
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Sweet! Nice find :)
Haha, you can thank the tumblrsphere for that. X3 I still wanna get my paws on a Ka Bar one day. I would have gotten one of those, but they all appeared to have the leather sheaths. Leather is great, but I'm a big fan of kydex. Plus, the kydex ones are MOLLE-compliant, so they have more options when it comes to mounting. :3
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yeah MOLLE is good but leather is better for a daily carry my KaBar has a leather sheath
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yeah MOLLE is good but leather is better for a daily carry my KaBar has a leather sheath
Nice! I'll agree with you there; I've found that leather sheaths tend to hang a bit lower when you wear them on a belt, while the MOLLE ones kinda ride up a bit. But I just like having options. XD What I really want is a nice, compact fixed-blade knife (but still bigger than Quatrain) that I can use as an EDC...
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ive got a small bootknife I got from BudK they have good knives for sale it comes with a sheath you can clip in your boot or on your belt or even on your vest in scenario where you are wearing one
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ive got a small bootknife I got from BudK they have good knives for sale it comes with a sheath you can clip in your boot or on your belt or even on your vest in scenario where you are wearing one
Hmmm, interesting... Can you send me a link to it if possible?
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here ya go I'm unsure if it will work I don't post links often XD
http://www.budk.com/product/Timber-Wolf-Tactical-Boot-Knife-with-Sheath/157246.uts (http://www.budk.com/product/Timber-Wolf-Tactical-Boot-Knife-with-Sheath/157246.uts)
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ROiARaxSEqI/UqcBMpY_9mI/AAAAAAAAAIs/faWxS8pv3GE/w1505-h846-no/10.12.13+-+1)
Here is my knives as of now. It`s not that impressive, but hey, I`m under 18 :P
And here is the link, just in case: [size=78%]http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/sigurdols/media/Knivenemine2013_zps904a772c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/sigurdols/media/Knivenemine2013_zps904a772c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0)[/size]
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ROiARaxSEqI/UqcBMpY_9mI/AAAAAAAAAIs/faWxS8pv3GE/w1505-h846-no/10.12.13+-+1)
Here is my knives as of now. It`s not that impressive, but hey, I`m under 18 :P
And here is the link, just in case: [size=78%]http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/sigurdols/media/Knivenemine2013_zps904a772c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 (http://s1008.photobucket.com/user/sigurdols/media/Knivenemine2013_zps904a772c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0)[/size]
I see you're a fan of Cold Steel as well :P I love the Smith and Wesson camo Karambits too. Almost bought the same one other day xD
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the next knife I intend to purchase is a united cutlery black karambit and I know a guy that will make a 1:1 training replica of your knives that I'll be able to add to my airsoft loadout
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I see you're a fan of Cold Steel as well :P I love the Smith and Wesson camo Karambits too. Almost bought the same one other day xD
There is nothing wrong with Cold Steel, they are a rather good brand. And that karambit is awesome, cool as hell, but not really something im going to EDC :P (And im going to modify it a little, doing so it have that "wave" thing from Emerson knives)
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I like what I'm seeing.
(http://www.operatorchan.org/vg/src/138159235559.jpg)
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Going hiking today! That means I have an excuse to wear the SEAL Pup! ^_^
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Hey Sigols, you have the same Bowie knife that I do. The silver one with the wooden handle :D
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Hey Sigols, you have the same Bowie knife that I do. The silver one with the wooden handle :D
Winchester Large Bowie Knife? So far it have been good, its a cheap knife, but it have not broken down on me yet. It was my first real knife, and I still use it ^_^
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Despite Discord's name, he is actually rather peaceful and only uses folding buck knives when provoked.
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Despite Discord's name, he is actually rather peaceful and only uses folding buck knives when provoked.
Got any pics of them knives, Discord? :3
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Despite Discord's name, he is actually rather peaceful and only uses folding buck knives when provoked.
Got any pics of them knives, Discord? :3
Yes, I do :)
http://images.monstermarketplace.com/military-and-tactical-equipment/buck-knives-folding-alpha-hunter-800x571.jpg (http://images.monstermarketplace.com/military-and-tactical-equipment/buck-knives-folding-alpha-hunter-800x571.jpg)
That's his preferred folding knife.
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Despite Discord's name, he is actually rather peaceful and only uses folding buck knives when provoked.
Got any pics of them knives, Discord? :3
Yes, I do :)
http://images.monstermarketplace.com/military-and-tactical-equipment/buck-knives-folding-alpha-hunter-800x571.jpg (http://images.monstermarketplace.com/military-and-tactical-equipment/buck-knives-folding-alpha-hunter-800x571.jpg)
That's his preferred folding knife.
Ah, a skinning knife. Nice! But I meant, do you have any pics of the ones you own? ^_^
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Despite Discord's name, he is actually rather peaceful and only uses folding buck knives when provoked.
Got any pics of them knives, Discord? :3
Yes, I do :)
http://images.monstermarketplace.com/military-and-tactical-equipment/buck-knives-folding-alpha-hunter-800x571.jpg (http://images.monstermarketplace.com/military-and-tactical-equipment/buck-knives-folding-alpha-hunter-800x571.jpg)
That's his preferred folding knife.
Ah, a skinning knife. Nice! But I meant, do you have any pics of the ones you own? ^_^
I only have one, and I don't have any pictures of it. Its very old, and very worn out. But still a nice knife nonetheless. :)
Sorry :(
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Ah, don't be sorry. ^_^ Is it similar to the one you linked to a second ago?
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I wish it looked like that one.
Mine looks more like this; [size=78%]http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/ekmps/shops/bduimportsltd/images/buck-110-folding-lock-back-knife-2282-p.jpg (http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/ekmps/shops/bduimportsltd/images/buck-110-folding-lock-back-knife-2282-p.jpg)[/size]
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Ah, I see! So it's more of an old school Buck knife. Very nice; I've always thought those ones were quite classy. :) Where did you get it?
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It's actually been handed down to me.
The one I have is a lot more rigid looking with cosmetic wear and tear.
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As most knives are, I've found. :3 I take it your interested in getting your paws on some more, though?
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Definitely.
I can't right now though, it creeps my mom out when I buy knives :|
Even though I'm a young adult and purchasing knives is always for collection for me.
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Hmmm, why does it creep her out? Does she see them as dangerous? Or does she think they're exclusively weapons, rather than tools?
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She see's them as nothing more than weapons.
But she thinks a kitchen knife is harmless :|
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Yeah, that's a common misconception. Maybe talk to her about it, emphasizing that they're tools. Like kitchen knives, they have a specific purpose. Folding knives especially are just used for everyday tasks; cutting packaging, cord, rope, etc. But they're certainly not for killing. In fact, the majority of stabbings that occur with knives are done with kitchen knives, honestly.
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It is very true that the only time I use my buck knife is to open packages, or cut cords. Other than that it just sits in its usual spot all day.
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In fact, the majority of stabbings that occur with knives are done with kitchen knives, honestly.
Yep, and people think non-cutlery is bad
Oh, the irony....
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It is very true that the only time I use my buck knife is to open packages, or cut cords. Other than that it just sits in its usual spot all day.
There you go! :) All the reason to get a better one that you can carry around with you.
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Yeah, I really do need a new knife for defense when I leave the house.
Can't really trust many people these days.
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Ah, in that case, I recommend looking at a small fixed-blade knife. Make sure you know the knife laws for your area, though. It's important to stay within the confines of the law when it comes to stuff like this. Try googling "(your area) penal code weapons." I was able to pretty quickly pull up a PDF of the chapter of my state's penal code that deals with weapons. It details the definition of an illegal knife.
After you've determined what's legal to carry in your area, try checking out the fixed blade section on knifecenter.com: http://www2.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/index/hunt.html (http://www2.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/index/hunt.html)
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Not even stilettos are legal here :o
The only legal weapon you can carry on yourself is a hunting knife.
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Any length restrictions, or areas where they're not allowed?
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The article said nothing about length, it just cannot be a non-folding knife or any other knife that isn't a hunting knife.
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The article said nothing about length, it just cannot be a non-folding knife or any other knife that isn't a hunting knife.
Hmmm, so no fixed-blade knives at all?
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http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(krhwkqjm3l2ficfwgmtptb55))/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-750-227.pdf (http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(krhwkqjm3l2ficfwgmtptb55))/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-750-227.pdf)
Here's the penal code on knives for Michigan.
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http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(krhwkqjm3l2ficfwgmtptb55))/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-750-227.pdf (http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(krhwkqjm3l2ficfwgmtptb55))/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-750-227.pdf)
Here's the penal code on knives for Michigan.
Hmm, well, from what I can understand, it looks like folding knives should be ok. As for fixed blades, it's really ambiguous...
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http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(krhwkqjm3l2ficfwgmtptb55))/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-750-227.pdf (http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(krhwkqjm3l2ficfwgmtptb55))/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-750-227.pdf)
Here's the penal code on knives for Michigan.
Hmm, well, from what I can understand, it looks like folding knives should be ok. As for fixed blades, it's really ambiguous...
I wouldn't want to take any risks being caught with a fixed blade on myself.
I better go with a folding knife to keep within the rules.
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Smart idea, yeah. Would it still be a defensive carry, then?
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For defense purposes only.
It would be rather ignorant to take a folding knife to bring intentional harm to others when not defending yourself.
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Of course. I meant as opposed to a utility knife.
In either case, I'd caution you against getting a knife similar to that hunting knife you showed me before—the one with the gut hook. This is because, a knife like that is designed exclusively for skinning animals while hunting. Yes, it can obviously be used for cutting other things, but if you're using a knife defensively against an attacker, you'll very likely want to use thrusting motions. If you were to use a knife with a gut hook, chances are it would get stuck if you were to thrust. You definitely don't want that. Instead, opt for a blade structure that can slip in and out easily. Perhaps a tanto-point.
And of course, ideally you'd want a fixed blade for self defense, simply because its construction is better suited for combat. But folding knives are better than nothing. Check out this list and see if there's anything that catches your eye. Most of these categories are for fixed blades, but there are some folders in there as well. A word of caution, though; I recommend you stay away from any Gerber knives. That manufacturer has had way too many recalls for me to trust any of their products anymore. They're known to break often.
http://www2.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/index/specops.html (http://www2.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/index/specops.html)
Of course, I do not condone using any knife on another living thing, except as a last resort. And if you absolutely must use it, attack to wound, not to kill.
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Not even stilettos are legal here :o
The only legal weapon you can carry on yourself is a hunting knife.
You can't get a conceal/carry permit for firearms in Michigan? If its for defense Id consider just carrying a gun. Unless you're properly trained, its very easy to get stabbed with your own blade. Once you lose wrist control over your knife, its over.
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Wow.
Colorado it's just fine to have a non-concealed holstered any type of gun if I'm correct.
Come move here.
We have mauntains.
Baack on topic, I think ill order a knife soon.
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I'll be moving to Washington in a few years though.
So I won't be under this strict code for much longer.
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Newest addition to my collection! :D This was my grandpa's Christmas gift to me. ^_^
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1506019_609756182394145_349931048_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/993825_609756199060810_573767063_n.jpg)
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Nice.
I WANT ONE WHERE DO I GET ONE
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I'm sure it's available on knifecenter.com. :3 Although Benchmade can be a fairly pricey brand. Definitely worth the cash, though!
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Ok, thank you.
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I'm going to make my own knife(or knives) and I had hoped that anyone of you can help me, like in what steels are good and how to heat treat them without any real equipment. And how to easily cut the shape out.
Im going to make a small-medium fixed blade so a stainless steel is probaly best suited, but then what SS? There is many and I need one thats easy to work with but still a good steel, and the heat treat can't be too advanced.
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Kershaw and Emerson are collabing on a new line of knives! :D
http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives?type=11 (http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives?type=11)
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@ sigols, sorry my phone does not let me quote people.
As for making your own knives, what I do is just go to Home Depot and buy some bar stock.
Next you will need a angle grinder or hack saw for the basic shape.
Once you have that find your self an anvil (I beam or piece of railroad track)
Build a hot fire, use coal or hardwood and find your self an old furnace blower to really get the fire hot. You will need some insulated work gloves (must be leather) or welding gloves and dampen them.
Now with vice grips place the basic knife cut out in the fire. Once the blade of the knife is red hod remove from the fire. Pound the knife with a hammer and once the desired shape is accomplished drop the knife in a pail of water.
Proceed to sharpen knife and your done!
As for knives I have, I have 2 homemade ones one forged and one is just a sharpened pice of flat stock. I also have a goofy $25 gerber paraframed knife.
As much as it is a cheep knife I find that it stays sharp, is fairly well balanced and is a good utilitarian knife.
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@ sigols, sorry my phone does not let me quote people.
As for making your own knives, what I do is just go to Home Depot and buy some bar stock.
Next you will need a angle grinder or hack saw for the basic shape.
Once you have that find your self an anvil (I beam or piece of railroad track)
Build a hot fire, use coal or hardwood and find your self an old furnace blower to really get the fire hot. You will need some insulated work gloves (must be leather) or welding gloves and dampen them.
Now with vice grips place the basic knife cut out in the fire. Once the blade of the knife is red hod remove from the fire. Pound the knife with a hammer and once the desired shape is accomplished drop the knife in a pail of water.
Proceed to sharpen knife and your done!
As for knives I have, I have 2 homemade ones one forged and one is just a sharpened pice of flat stock. I also have a goofy $25 gerber paraframed knife.
As much as it is a cheep knife I find that it stays sharp, is fairly well balanced and is a good utilitarian knife.
Wow, sounds like you're pretty experienced in forging knives, HankTOBA! :D
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@ sigols, sorry my phone does not let me quote people.
As for making your own knives, what I do is just go to Home Depot and buy some bar stock.
Next you will need a angle grinder or hack saw for the basic shape.
Once you have that find your self an anvil (I beam or piece of railroad track)
Build a hot fire, use coal or hardwood and find your self an old furnace blower to really get the fire hot. You will need some insulated work gloves (must be leather) or welding gloves and dampen them.
Now with vice grips place the basic knife cut out in the fire. Once the blade of the knife is red hod remove from the fire. Pound the knife with a hammer and once the desired shape is accomplished drop the knife in a pail of water.
Proceed to sharpen knife and your done!
As for knives I have, I have 2 homemade ones one forged and one is just a sharpened pice of flat stock. I also have a goofy $25 gerber paraframed knife.
As much as it is a cheep knife I find that it stays sharp, is fairly well balanced and is a good utilitarian knife.
Thanks for that info, but im sorry to say that I were not thinking about forging-ish knifemaking. Lots of new steeltypes are not meant for forging, and is better suited for cutting out and then heat treating it, not forging. But it is real nice info there and it seems like you know some stuff about that, so are there any steel types that you recomend me?
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i have a bowie knife in my basement thats quite a fun weapon
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@ sigols, sorry my phone does not let me quote people.
As for making your own knives, what I do is just go to Home Depot and buy some bar stock.
Next you will need a angle grinder or hack saw for the basic shape.
Once you have that find your self an anvil (I beam or piece of railroad track)
Build a hot fire, use coal or hardwood and find your self an old furnace blower to really get the fire hot. You will need some insulated work gloves (must be leather) or welding gloves and dampen them.
Now with vice grips place the basic knife cut out in the fire. Once the blade of the knife is red hod remove from the fire. Pound the knife with a hammer and once the desired shape is accomplished drop the knife in a pail of water.
Proceed to sharpen knife and your done!
As for knives I have, I have 2 homemade ones one forged and one is just a sharpened pice of flat stock. I also have a goofy $25 gerber paraframed knife.
As much as it is a cheep knife I find that it stays sharp, is fairly well balanced and is a good utilitarian knife.
Wow, sounds like you're pretty experienced in forging knives, HankTOBA! :D
Well....I am glad you think so, I am a novice by a novices standard.
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Still, it's a skill you have that others don't. :) Be proud of that, since it makes you unique. ^_^